It was released in early June 2007 and received good reviews and comments from fans. Guru's latest project is the fourth installment in the Jazzmatazz series, entirely produced by Solar. It still managed to sell relatively well for an independent release. The album reached #1 on the college hip-hop charts, but was a failure with both fans and critics. His 'first proper solo album', in his own words, was Version 7.0: The Street Scriptures (2005), released with the help of producer and new backup MC/producer Solar. Not only in hip-hop, but also with artists from various genres such as pop, electronica/dance, acid jazz, and even brass bands.
Lif frequently cites Guru as a major stylistic influence he appears as a guest with Lif on the Perceptionists' debut album, Black Dialogue (2005).īesides Gang Starr, his Jazzmatazz and solo albums, Guru collaborated with countless artists since the early 90s. Moreover, recent Gang Starr albums have continued to garner Guru critical acclaim. 3: Streetsoul (2000) and Baldhead Slick & da Click (2001). The Jazzmatazz albums have been met with mixed reviews, Guru continued with Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality, featured Ramsey Lewis, Branford Marsalis, and Jamiroquai. Lee, and Roy Ayers, whilst his second LP, Jazzmatazz, Vol.
The album featured collaborations with Donald Byrd, N'Dea Davenport, Dee C. In 1993, he released his first solo album, Jazzmatazz, Vol. He is credited, along with DJ Premier, for the executive production of Jeru's debut, The Sun Rises In The East (1994). Over the years he even took on younger rappers, including Jeru the Damaja, as proteges. Guru's lyrical style was based on battle rhymes delivered smoothly, modestly, and with sly wit he typically avoided using overwhelming charisma, focusing instead on his rhyming ability.
Guru was well known for his smooth voice socially conscious and hardcore lyrics and an effortless, confident delivery.įounded in 1987, Gang Starr built a sizable following in the early 90's, releasing classic albums like Step In The Arena (1991) and Daily Operation (1992). Guru, an acronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, originally began his hip hop career in Boston but due to lack of local support moved to New York where Gang Starr then blew up. Guru (J– April 19, 2010) was one half of the legendary hip hop duo Gang Starr and an accomplished solo artist.
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